Drehkreuz

German (Berlin)

/ˈdʁeːˌkʁɔʏ̯ts/

noun
Definitions
  • turnstile rotating mechanical device that controls and counts passage between public areas
  • (travel) hub point where many routes meet and traffic is distributed, dispensed or diverted
  • lug wrench, wheel brace X-shaped socket wrench

Etymology

Compound from German drehen (turn, shoot, throw, revolve) + German Kreuz (cross).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Kreuz

Gloss

cross

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Person/Thing

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